MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: 1. Proceedings – Air Force Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – Management Session GENERAL The Air Force Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – Management Session began at 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2005 at the Savannah Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center. The Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center hosted the meeting and provided excellent support. 2. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE AFTERNOON OF FEBRUARY 16 2005 A. Welcoming Remarks – BGen Pontelandolfo (Delaware Air National Guard, Chief of Staff), Co-Chairman of the National Airspace/Range Executive Council, welcomed everyone to the meeting and added that BGen Veillon (Louisiana Air National Guard, Assistant Adjutant for Air), Co-Chairman of the Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council, could not be at the meeting due to inclement weather. Lt Col Moore (Headquarters, Air National Guard Airspace and Ranges), Acting Co-Chairman of the Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council, added his welcome and explained that Colonel Harrison (Headquarters, Air Force Directorate for Airspace and Ranges), Co-Chairman of the Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council, also would not be able to attend. B. National Overview – Lt Col Moore C. Encroachment on airspace and ranges is increasing Encroachment can come in many forms Urban sprawl Environmental sources Commercial developments Increased air traffic Airspace redesign This issue is very important to the Department of Defense (DoD) units Unit Operations Briefings – Lt Col Stavros (159 FW, Louisiana Air National Guard) Lt Col Stavros led the unit discussions of their respective aircraft, missions, airspace and any airspace problems they were having. He noted that many aircraft systems in the regions have data link capability. 159 FW, Louisiana Air National Guard, Lt Col Stavros His unit flies most of their missions in airspace over the Gulf of Mexico The 159 FW flies the F-15 The airspace is divided between two FAA Air Route Traffic Control Centers Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 1 The division of airspace between the two ARTCCs does present some problems 2 OSS/OSKA, Barksdale AFB – Mr. Dobson Barksdale AFB hosts the B-52 bomber aircraft The B-52 has a world-wide deployment capability Most weapons deliveries are from high altitude Emphasis is on precision guided munitions Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (DRVSM) procedures are a problem for the B-52s 149 FW, Texas Air National Guard, Colonel Nichols The Texas ANG has a C-130 unit and two F-16 units The Ellington AFB F-16 unit uses over-the-water airspace but does have the same problem as the Kelly AFB unit does with congested over-the-land airspace The units have to share the same airspace with Laughlin AFB, a flight training facility More airspace is needed to adequately train their pilots DRVSM will affect them and the T-38 aircraft from Laughlin AFB 301 Operation Group/RO, NAS JRB, Ft Worth, TX, Mr. Queretaro Airspace problems around Dallas/Ft Worth are increasing 71 Operations Support Squadron/OSOP, Vance AFB, Captain DiNatale Vance AFB, OK hosts a high volume of student pilot training Airspace to the northwest is okay and the land beneath is relatively unpopulated 552 OSS/OSOR, Tinker AFB, Major Kirk The 552 Air Control Wing flies the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft They participate in several large force exercises as well as their overseas deployments They are also working a lot of test exercises AWACS aircraft are not an Air Traffic Control facility They perform Command and Control functions for air-to-air and air-to-ground sorties DRVSM has been a problem for them 97 OSS/DOA, Altus AFB, Mr. Winters Pilots are trained in C-5, C-17, and C-135 aircraft at this Wing in Oklahoma Some low altitude training is accomplished, especially in the C-17 Recent warfare has dictated they train in tactically realistic scenarios Realistic training requires tactically capable airspace Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 2 Four Air Refueling tracks are scheduled and used by the unit There is a possibility they will get more C-17s 188 FW, Arkansas Air National Guard, Major Lindsay The 188 FW flies the F-16C aircraft They schedule two Military Operations Areas (MOA) The 314 AW at Little Rock AFB, AR trains C-130 pilots 36 Slow Routes (SR), 10 Station Keeping Equipment (SKE) routes and several overwater routes are used by the 314 AW They practice penetration descents and airdrops from 10,000 ft MSL 123 Mission Support Group, Kentucky Air National Guard, Colonel Ketterer His C-130 unit flies a lot of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) missions They also provide training for HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) parachuting Training spaces are used at Ft Campbell, KY and two Indiana air-to-ground ranges 134 ARW flies the KC-135 air refueling aircraft and has no airspace problems 118 AW, Tennessee Air National Guard, Major King The 118th flies C-130s They schedule four Slow Routes Night Vision Goggles operations are a part of their routine requirements Ft Campbell, KY is utilized for training 145 AW, North Carolina Air National Guard, Colonel Clontz They fly Station Keeping Equipment operations in inclement weather conditions There is a good working relationship with the FAA The units train at several air drop areas 43 OSS/OSKA, Pope AFB, Mr. Judd Pope AFB is host to two squadrons each of C-130 and A-10 aircraft They provide primary support for the US Army 82nd Airborne Division 169 FW, South Carolina Air National Guard, BGen Patrick Training spaces are shared with the Shaw AFB F-16s Dissimilar Air Combat Training is practiced against F-18s from NAS Beaufort South Carolina is a very busy state airspace-wise The 169th uses the Townsend Range in Georgia Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 3 437 AW, Charleston AFB, Captain Renfro There are 54 C-17s based at Charleston AFB Missions are conducted all over the world The unit flies low level routes in the local area 347 OSS/OSKA, Moody AFB, Mr. VanNortwick An Air Education and Training Command (AETC) unit Based at Moody are one squadron each of HC-130 and HH-60 helicopters Three Helicopter air refueling tracks are in place The unit schedules five MOAs, four Military Training Routes (MTR), and four Restricted Areas Grand Bay Range also falls under their purview Aircrews conduct lights-out training 125 FW, Florida Air National Guard, Colonel Rutherford Air Dominance is the mission of this F-15 unit They work frequently with the South East Air Defense Sector (SEADS) to investigate aircraft intrusions into ADIZ airspaces The Northeast Air Defense Sector (NEADS) and SEADS may merge in December 2005 46 OSS/OSX, Eglin AFB, Mr. Roswell The Air Armament Center (AAC) is responsible for development, acquisition, testing, deployment, and sustainment of all air-delivered weapons The 46th Test Wing provides test and support services enabling warfighters to put the right weapon on the right target at the right time Missions Armament Test and Evaluation (T&E) Command and Control T&E USMC Pioneer UAV Training DoD Special Operations Training Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Training USA Ranger Training USN Battle Group and Expeditionary Training AF F-15 Continuation and Initial Training Weapon System Evaluations Numerous aircraft use Eglin AFB and associated airspaces and ranges All variants of A-10, F-15 and F-16 aircraft, UH-1N helicopters, and NC-130H Commercial and General Aviation aircraft share the airfield Many USN aircraft including fighters and helicopters Bombers, cargo, Special Operations, trainers and contractors Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 4 Include many variants of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) The future will include the F/A-22, F-35, and CV-22 Eglin AFB has numerous airspace parcels Restricted Areas Military Operations Areas FAR Part 93 airspace (Corridors) Warning Areas Eglin Water Test Areas Military Training Routes Controlled Firing Areas Concerns Panama City Bay County airport relocation VORTAC relocation DRVSM UAV and Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA) 325 FW, Tyndall AFB, Mr. Roncaglione Conduct training of air dominance fighter pilots in F-15 and F/A-22 aircraft The proposed new Panama City airport heightened concerns about maintaining the Special Use Airspaces and DoD’s continued access to them. 1 ROPS/DOUS, Patrick AFB, Mr. Ladd The 920th AW flies C-130 cargo aircraft and H-60 helicopters Patrick manages several Special Use Airspaces but they are used infrequently Southeast Air Defense Sector, Tyndall AFB, Mr. Hicks SEADS involved in operation Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense missions) 187 FW, Alabama Air National Guard, Colonel Lamar Alabama hosts the ANG 187 FW at Montgomery flying the F-16s Birmingham is host to the 117 ARW flying KC-135 refuelers Maxwell AFB is home for C-130s from the 908 AW Army National Guard helicopter units within the state The 187 FW F-16s use 2 MOAs and 3 MTRs in the area 14 FTW, Columbus AFB, Major Green Columbus AFB is a pilot training base that flies 200 sorties a day T-38s and T-1s are the normal mix of aircraft but the T-6 will be coming soon There are 5 MOAs within 80 miles of Columbus and 12 MTRs are available The T-6 will present a problem for airspace Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 5 Night flying is increasing – Commercial airports are often used GPS approaches at public airports present a problem for many of the SUA in use Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Colonel Spraggins D. Gulfport CRTC hosts an Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system Airspace is primarily over water to the south Air-to-ground activities are supported by Shelby Range The CRTC’s airspace is in the FAA SO Region and the Range is in the SW Region Encroachment by high rise buildings in the area presents problems for the CRTC 172 AW, the ANG unit at Jackson, MS flies the C-17 aircraft Assault Strip training is conducted at Grenada An Assault Strip is being built at Shelby Range The 186 ARW flying the KC-135 has no known airspace problems BLM/Forest Service – Ms. Stewart Airspace issues have been a concern since the 1930s The current program is designed to prevent mid-air collisions by use of education, training and coordination The primary document on this subject is the Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide A multi-agency effort of coordination and preparation DoD and FAA part of the process Revised and approved in 2003 The Interagency web site is www.fs.fed.us/r6/fire/aviation/airspace The Southern Region alone had 28,000 fires last year The Southern Region Headquarters web site is www.fs.fed.us/r8/sacc North Carolina has a very robust firefighting program using over 30 various aircraft Florida Division of Forestry has 15 field units and 26 various aircraft Many Southwest fires in 2004 were ignited by lightning Alaska had record number of fires Due to excellent coordination with the DoD, there were no incursions into firefighting TFRs Border operations are more complicated now with the advent of 9/11 The IAMS/CAHIS software program is used to provide deconfliction information Falcon View software would be a great aid to Forest Service tanker personnel Training is provided for airspace issues through ACE Airspace Modules Familiarization trips to FAA facilities and wildfires promote better understanding and cooperation There are 171 MTRs listed in AP 1/B without a commercial phone contact number A visit by DoD and FAA representatives to the Wenatchee National Forest in August, 2004 for a firefighting demonstration and briefing was very beneficial Aircraft planning and operations expertise gained from firefighting was put to good use during Hurricane Charlie, Ivan and Frances Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 6 E. The USFS has two UAV partnerships with NASA and INEL planned for 2005 Evergreen Aviation has proposed use of a Boeing 747 as an air tanker aircraft AOPA Perspectives- Mr. Kahl The goal of AOPA is make aviation safe, fun, and accessible to the public AOPA members include flight instructors, corporate operators, agricultural pilots, medical transport pilots, and recreational fliers A survey taken by AOPA indicated that 73% of general aviation pilots deviate around Special Use Airspace (SUA). The same survey indicated that 92% of AOPA members feel that real-time information about the status of SUA is important Their members want Fair and equitable access to SUA for all users General Aviation involvement in SUA design All FAA Centers and military units to participate in SAMS database reporting AOPA has concerns with proposed Shaw AFB Gamecock MOA airspace initiatives in Georgia and South Carolina They feel there will be impacts on Burk County, Millen, and Emanuel County airports Impacts to V-175 and V-3 Will impact wide range of General Aviation traffic VFR and IFR between Charleston and Florence, SC The Coastal MOA proposal by Townsend Range is also an AOPA concern Increased activation times ATC should work to assure local airports have IFR access Increased activation times will have an impact on V179 AOPA has concerns with the Navy’s proposed Cherry Point MOAs Lower floors condense GA traffic into heavily inhabited wildlife areas, increasing the likelihood of bird strikes. New Core MOA would congest GA traffic along coastline to/from Smith Field Complete absence of GA mitigation AOPA has concerns with the proposed P-50 Prohibited Area DoD should consider National Security Areas (NSA) currently in effect AOPA has concerns with introduction of UAVs into the National Airspace System An equivalent level of safety must be met AOPA Co-Chairs RTCA Committee on this issue Mission: Possible – Navigating Today’s Special Use Airspace A free on-line program, produced by AOPA’s Air Safety Foundation Reviews all SUA domains Learn how to deal with military lights-out training Satisfactory completion qualifies for credit in the FAA WINGS program Available at: http://www.asf.org In conclusion Open and early dialog with customers is a key step in maximizing the efficient utilization of airspace. Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 7 AOPA is committed to work with the military in finding solutions to airspace access issues F. State Aviation Officials Louisiana Aviation Division – Mr. Culp Mr. Culp said he wears many hats – sometimes regarded as a policeman He is responsible for airport capitol improvements (infrastructure) There is a good relationship with the military and civilian aviators His background includes an Air Controller and airspace manager He can help us with our problems Georgia – Manager Aviation Programs – Mr. Ratigan There are 103 airports in Georgia 387 Fortune 500 companies reside in the state Military airspace is not the only problem Cell phone towers and windmills becoming more prominent Like MOAs, airport missions are changing Bulldog MOA affects 6 airports, not 3 Coastal MOA is a concern but seems to be working out Bulldog MOA still a problem due to no pre-coordination – created concerns His office will work with you – just provide real time information South Carolina - Division of Aeronautics - Dept of Commerce – Mr. Werts G. Gamecock MOAs a problem – covers almost 1/3 of the state Hampers IFR traffic DoD needs to share airspace in a reasonable manner National Park Service – Mr. Thompson The mission of the NPS Natural Sounds Program Office is to maintain and where necessary to restore park sound environments (soundscapes). The NPS Natural Sounds Program Office works jointly with the Federal Aviation Administration to develop air tour management plans for all parks that have commercial air tour operations. Within the past year there have only been two military park overflight issues of concern. A very successful joint venture between the NPS and Air Force produced an excellent regional sourcebook addressing military park overflight issues in the Western Pacific region The book contains field level points of contact information for NPS and Air Force management. Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 8 H. The NPS and USAF are considering a similar document for other regions. Breakout Sessions for Tomorrow? Discussions from the morning DoD Session and afternoon Management Session produced at least four areas to consider for breakouts. 3. Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (DRSVM) and airspace denials – Colonel Mixon (HQ AF/XOO-ARA) to lead this discussion San Antonio Missions Concerns – Mr. Thompson Columbus AFB – Airspace proliferation - GPS instrument approaches encroaching upon military training routes and military operating areas – Lt Col Strack US Forest Service – Ms. Stewart to meet with representatives from South Carolina and Tennessee Session Wrap-up BGen Pontelandolfo and Lt Col Moore thanked everyone for a very productive Management Session and adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. \ 4. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2005 A. Opening Remarks BGen Pontelandolfo and Lt Col Moore welcomed everyone back and began the morning session at 8:00 a.m. B. FAA Perspectives – Mr. Castro (FAA Southern Region Headquarters) The use of Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA), Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles (UAV), Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV), and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are increasing dramatically. UASs come in many different types and operate in many different altitude structures. The Global Hawk has been Nationally Certified. Operations for UASs are normally conducted in Restricted or Warning Area airspace. For those operations that cannot be contained wholly within Restricted Areas or Warning Areas, the UAS operations shall be conducted in accordance with procedures outlined in FAAO 7610.4. Procedures for non-joint-use DOD airfield operations will be as specified by DOD. UAS operations outside of Restricted and Warning Area airspace need a Certificate of Authorization (COA). Proponents need to apply for COA to the Air Traffic division of the appropriate FAA facility at least 60 days prior to planned activity. Some civilian UAS operations interfere with military training routes and MOAs. COAs need to assure that UAS activity will be conducted with a level of safety equivalent to see and avoid for manned flight. Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 9 C. Methods may include radar, side/forward looking cameras, or chase aircraft. COAs will have an effective date with a duration of not more than one year. UASs will be equipped with anti-collision lights. UASs should also be equipped with altitude encoding transponder set to an assigned FAA code. Instantaneous two-way communication with the appropriate FAA facility is required. UAS POCs in the regions are Mr. Travino (817) 222-5595 or Mr. Yadouga (817) 222-5597. There are two categories of Special Use Airspace – rulemaking and non-rulemaking. Restricted Areas and Prohibited Areas are rulemaking airspace. MOAs, Warning Areas, Alert Areas, and CFAs are non-rulemaking. Headquarters FAA is the normal approval authority for all SUA except CFAs. Submissions for airspace require complete description, types of activity, frequency of use or changes to the existing airspace if that is the case. Justification is the key. Discuss measures that will be taken to minimize impact on airports, air traffic, etc. If real-time information of airspace status will be available, list that as well. National Security Areas (NSA) are new to the National Airspace System. NSAs are advisory in nature – not mandatory unless there is a threat perceived; then they may form the basis for a Prohibited Area. NSA became necessary after 9/11 when so many Temporary Flight Restrictions applied. They are used now around any place that there is an increased requirement for ground security. Status changes from NSA to Prohibited Areas will be available in NOTAMs. NSAs can be initiated by any government agency by sending request to the regional Air Traffic Director at least 6 months before required coverage date. Be sure to include adequate justification for the request. Special Use Airspace Processing – Mr. Yadouga (FAA Central Enroute & Oceanic Area Office) Comply with Part 5 of FAA Order 7400.2E, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. Make sure your proposals have all the info required in Ch 21, Sect 3 and the appropriate chapter later in part 5 (each type SUA has its own chapter). Temporary Proposals: Each type of SUA has its own requirements and timeline. Ch 25, Sect 2 says you must submit a temporary MOA proposal to the Regional ATD at least 4 months prior to the desired effective date. It then shows a table that indicates 135 days later, the Graphic Notice is sent to NOTAM Publication. However, the timeline can be longer. The key is to get your proposals in early and not wait until the last minute. The only time the FAA can Categorically Exclude (CATEX) an action: Designation of CFA Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 10 D. The action is to return all or part of SUA to the NAS Modifications of the technical description of SUA that do not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the airspace Otherwise, FAA will review the environmental analysis prepared by the proponent and prepare a decision document. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Environmental Assessments Record of Decision (ROD) for Environmental Impact Study Military Reps to the FAA – Perspectives/Issues Lt Col Brown (AFREP Southern Region ASO 910) Utilization reports were reviewed showing Scheduled vs. Activated vs. Utilized for various types of SUA airspace in the Southern Region Generally, utilization rates were favorable and need to remain at least 90% Conclusions Continue to accurately track utilization Use the Remarks area to explain anomalies USAF continues to be good stewards of delegated airspace Actions – from Test/Training Space Needs Statement (T/TSNS) to Major Command (MAJCOM) submission stage Shaw AFB: Bulldog and Gamecock MOAs o EIS: Process under way—estimated completion Dec 05 o Aeronautical: Proposal in final coordination; to ACC in late February Pope AFB: Warthog MOA (formerly Gamecock Alpha) o Aeronautical: Proposal in final coordination; to ACC in mid-February Eglin AFB: Establish new Restricted/Warning Areas o Proposal still has merit, but currently on hold (further study) Alabama ANG (187th FW): Grove Hill ATCAA o Atlanta Center waiting for DRVSM implementation prior to test Actions – Proposals in FAA Southern Region Cape Canaveral (NASA) o Develop Prohibited Area o Package returned to NASA—coordinate with 45 Space Wing MacDill AFB – Avon Park Range airspace restructure o Under aeronautical review at Miami ARTCC (rule & non-rule) Shaw AFB: W-161B & W-177B o Submitted to ASO-500 on 9 Feb 05 Actions – Proposals at Headquarters FAA Homestead ARB: A-291D Revision—approved (1 Sep 05) Savannah CRTC: Coastal MOA—environmental review Savannah CRTC: Townsend Range (R-3007)—awaiting Coastal completion (will implement concurrently) Certificates of Authorization (COA) for UAVs HQ FAA wants to ensure a consistent application of policy Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 11 Goal is to standardize a process for allowing UAVs in NAS while maintaining safety for operators and public alike The only guidance from FAA has been FAA Order 7610.4 No guidance for civil UAV use, except AC 91-57 (model aircraft) Brings into question: airworthiness, pilot certification, equipment, ELOS concerns (i.e., “see and avoid”) HQ FAA formulating new COA approval process Directs all COA applications be sent HQ FAA—includes military Applications entered into data base (Knowledge Sharing Network) for tracking Impacts to DoD—None at the moment, business as usual All COA requests will be forwarded to HQ FAA Expect written guidance from HQ FAA Definitely an FAA Order for civilian use Revision to FAA Order 7610.4?? Bottom line Expect growing pains with new process! Submit requests ASAP! The <7-day turnarounds gone? Cats and Dogs – Panama City FL airport Proposed airport relocation a concern Site impacts Tyndall’s departures/arrivals and Eglin’s SUA May require movement of the Doppler VORTAC Impacts military—SUA defined off this NAVAID Impacts civil—used by FAA and GA (enroute & terminal) Will be the responsibility of Airport Authority to relocate VORTAC relocation meeting in Regional Office 24 Jan 05 Bottom line: Tyndall and AFREPs engaged with Airport Authority Airport Authority vowed to work details with Tyndall and Eglin Cats and Dogs – NDBs going away? HQ FAA seeking to decommission NDBs Similar to 1997 effort to decommission TACANs XOO-ARA community aware (includes AFREPs) Impacts C-130 community Impacts pilot training community Navigation Evolution Working Group (NEWG) established o Sponsored by FAA o Will have DoD involvement o Will brief the PBFA on all navigation systems 17 Feb Cats and Dogs - “OE/AAA Overview” class reminder (8-10 March) Covers FAA and Air Force OE/AAA processes as they pertain to SUA and MTRs Held at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City Questions should be directed to Ms. Terri Johnson NLT 22 Feb 05 (DSN 7975481/82) Lt Col Catamorni (Cherry Point MCAS) and Mr. Plummer (Regional Airspace Coordinator – Marine Corps Air Bases East) Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 12 Many aviation interests in the Cherry Point Operating areas FAA State of North Carolina Federal Agencies DoD Components Environmental Commercial Aviation General Aviation AOPA Cherry Point Operating Area is made up several SUA parcels Radar coverage below 7,000 ft is very limited BT-9/BT-11 and R-5306A range areas very congested Have multiple users and is used as a MOA too often Overall airspace has continued to diminish since its inception in 1942 The Core MOA initiative started in early 80s from 100 ft floor to 500 ft then higher They would like to add Gunny MOA to remove MOA activities from R-5306A; 3,000 ft floor A conflict exists with an Outlying Landing Field (OLF) proposal by US Navy Pamlico A/B and R-5314A-J share the area All missions are conducted under VFR concurrent use There is a high tempo of operations R-5306A had over 16,000 operations in 2004 Navy and Marine radars could provide service below 7,000 ft in the area All aeronautical concerns are being addressed AOPA General Aviation National Park Service US Forest Service Mr. Hicks (SEADS Airspace Manager) noted the modernization/transformation effort to consolidate the Northeast Air Defense Sector and Southeast Air Defense Sectors. This realignment will provide just two air defense sectors within domestic airspace, Western and Eastern. The realignment could occur within 12-18 months from now. E. Breakout Sessions Lt Col Moore suggested there were four possible breakouts available. Proliferation of airspace, e.g., instrument approaches (GPS) on SUA associated with Columbus AFB led by Lt Col Strack San Antonio Missions led by Mr. Thompson US Forest Service discussion with representatives from South Carolina and Tennessee led by Ms. Stewart DRVSM airspace denials led by Colonel Mixon Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 13 F. Breakout Summaries DRVSM – Colonel Mixon There are two ways for units to provide feedback on DRVSM accommodation o Mission impact reports sent through command channels o Denial reports sent to Policy Board for Federal Aviation (PBFA) and FAA via the AFREPS Airspace denial numbers appear to be low; units are encouraged to file for the altitudes they need, and then file denial reports if they are not accommodated. Concerns were voiced that a priority system should be developed to help prioritize RVSM non-compliant critical missions. Colonel Mixon will follow up with the Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) Proliferation of approach airspace – Lt Col Strack A mitigating measure would be for the FAA to contact SUA schedulers when GPS approaches are being proposed in the vicinity Action Item: Determine who is the FAA Point of Contact that coordinates approaches into small airports OPR: Colonel Mixon San Antonio Missions – Mr. Thompson T-37 flight patterns in the area may be changed US Forest Service – Ms. Stewart 5. Increase the radar coverage in the area – may not be feasible due to cost Show Slow Routes (SR) on aeronautical charts Good dialogue with the South Carolina and Tennessee representatives Action Item Recap – Mr. Pierce (Apogen Technologies, Inc) One only Action Item emerged from this two-day Management Council Session. Action Item: Determine who is the FAA Point of Contact that coordinates approaches into small airports OPR: Colonel Mixon 6. Next Meeting Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 14 Lt Col Moore queried the meeting participants to see if anyone would like to volunteer to host the next meeting of the Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Executive Council set tentatively for 13-14 September 2005. Mr. Hicks indicated he would attempt to contact the Holiday Inn Sunspree at Panama City Beach FL to have the meeting. Savannah CRTC said they would be willing to host the meeting again if no one else volunteered. 7. Adjourn BGen Pontelandolfo thanked everyone again for a fine meeting. He announced that BGen Patrick (South Carolina Air National Guard) would be the ANG Co-Chair for this region effective the next meeting. BGen Pontelandolfo acknowledged the presence of FAA, state aviation officials, and units, and just how important communication between all agencies continues to be. BGen Pontelandolfo and Lt Col Moore adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m. 8. Approved // Signed // // Signed // FRANK PONTELANDOLFO, Brigadier General, USAF Headquarters, Delaware ANG Chief of Staff Co-Chairman, National Airspace/Range Executive Council THOMAS MOORE, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF Deputy Director for Ranges and Airspace Air Force Directorate of Operations and Training Co-Chairman, Southern-Southwest Airspace/Range Council Attachments: 1. Agenda 2. List of Attendees Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 15 AGENDA 16 February 1:00 Management Session Welcoming Remarks - Airspace/Range Council Co-Chairmen BG Veillon Lt Col Moore 1:15 National Overview Lt Col Moore BG Ponte 1:45 Unit Operations Briefings Lt Col Stavros - Aircraft - Airspace - Problems and Issues Being Worked or Recently Solved (Opportunity for other agencies to identify issues) 2:30 Break 3:00 BLM/Forest Service Ms. Stewart 3:30 AOPA Perspectives Mr. Kahl 3:45 State Aviation Officials TBD 4:00 National Park Service Mr. Thompson 4:30 Breakout Sessions for Tomorrow? 4:45 Session Wrap Up Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 BG Veillon Lt Col Moore Atch 1- 1 AGENDA 17 February Management Session 8:00 Opening Remarks BG Veillon Lt Col Moore 8:10 FAA Perspectives Mr. Castro 9:10 Military Reps to the FAA — Perspectives/Issues Lt Col Brown Mr. Plummer 9:40 BREAK 10:10 Breakout Sessions - 11:40 Breakout Summaries 11:50 Action Item Recap Mr. Pierce 11:55 Next Meeting BG Veillon Lt Col Moore 12:00 Adjourn BG Veillon Lt Col Moore Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 1- 2 LIST OF ATTENDEES Mr. Kent Apple HQ ACC/DORA 205 Dodd Blvd., Ste 101 Langely AFB, VA 23665-2789 DSN: 574-7552 Fax: 574-6009 Comm: (757) 764-7552 Fax: (757) 764-6009 E-mail: kent.apple@langley.af.mil Mr. George Battaglia Southern Area Coordination Center 1200 Ashwood Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30338 DSN: Fax: Comm: (678) 320-3005 Fax: E-mail: gbattaglia@fs.fed.us Mr. David Bradshaw FAA - ATCSCC; AF/XOO-ARA/NOTAMS 13600 EDS Dr., Suite 100 Herndon, VA 20171-3233 DSN: 994-4205 Fax: Comm: (703) 904-4478 Fax: E-mail: david.bradshaw@faa.gov Lt Col Steve Brown AFREP, FAA SO Region, ASO-910 PO Box 20636 Atlanta, GA 30320 DSN: 797-5481 Fax: Comm: (404) 305-6901 Fax: (404) 305-6911 E-mail: steven.brown@faa.gov Mr. Armando Castro FAA - Southern Region Headquarters PO Box 20636 Atlanta, GA 30320 DSN: Fax: Comm: (404) 305-5590 Fax: (404) 305-5509 E-mail: armando.castro@faa.gov Colonel Iwan Clontz 145 AW 5225 Morris Field Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208-5797 DSN: 236-4428 Fax: Comm: (704) 391-4428 Fax: E-mail: iwan.clontz@ncchar.ang.af.mil Major William Crowe HQ USAF/XOO-ARA 1621 N. Kent St., Ste 320 Rosslyn, VA 22209 DSN: 425-2018 Fax: 425-2030 Comm: (703) 588-2018 Fax: (703) 588-2030 E-mail: william.crowe@pentagon.af.mil Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 1 LIST OF ATTENDEES Mr. Anthony Culp Aviation Division PO Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 DSN: Fax: Comm: (225) 274-4112 Fax: (225) 274-4181 E-mail: tculp@dotd.louisiana.gov Captain Joseph DiNatale 71 OSS/OSOP Vance AFB, OK DSN: 448-7825 Fax: 448-7705 Comm: (580) 213-7825 Fax: (580) 213-7705 E-mail: joseph.dinatale@vance.af.mil Mr. Charles Dobson 2 OSS/OSKA 41 Orville Wright Dr Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2085 DSN: 781-5225 Fax: 781-4469 Comm: (318) 456-5225 Fax: (318) 456-4469 E-mail: charlie.dobson@barksdale.af.mil Captain Jeff Donhauser 47 OSS/OSOR Laughlin AFB Laughlin AFB, TX 78843 DSN: 732-7947 Fax: Comm: (830) 298-7947 Fax: E-mail: jeff.donhauser@laughlin.af.mil Mr. Gary Eastburn Western Air Defense Sector/DOSA 852 Lincoln Blvd. McChord AFB, WA 98438 DSN: 382-4605 Fax: 382-4694 Comm: (253) 982-4605 Fax: (253) 982-4694 E-mail: gary.eastburn@wads.mcchord.af.mil Mr. Joe Fournier 334 TS Keesler AFB, MS DSN: 597-5891 Fax: Comm: Fax: E-mail: joefournier@cableone.net Major Brent Green DSN: Fax: Comm: Fax: E-mail: Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 2 LIST OF ATTENDEES CW5 David Hallett DARR, Southern Region DSN: 797-5481 Fax: Comm: (404) 305-6915 Fax: E-mail: david.hallett@faa.gov Colonel Floyd Harbin Savannah CRTC / CC PO Box 7299 Garden City, GA 31418-7299 DSN: Fax: Comm: Fax: E-mail: floyd.harbin@gacrtc.ang.af.mil Mr. Jim Hicks SEADS/DOS 650 Florida Ave. Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5015 DSN: 523-5525 Fax: 523-5346 Comm: (850) 283-5525 Fax: (850) 283-5346 E-mail: james.hicks@fljack.ang.af.mil Colonel Don Hollis HQ TN ANG / DO DSN: Fax: Comm: (615) 268-5379 Fax: E-mail: donald.hollis@tnnash.ang.af.mil Mr. Ed Holt USFS - Cherokee National Forest DSN: Fax: Comm: (423) 476-9761 Fax: E-mail: eholt@fs.fed.us BG Stan Jaworski PA ANG - Chief, J5/7 PA Dept of Military & Vet Affairs Annville, PA 17003 DSN: 491-8223 Fax: Comm: (717) 861-8223 Fax: E-mail: stjaworski@state.pa.us ACCS Glenn Jones CNATRA ATC (N3321) DSN: 861-3929 Fax: 861-3398 Comm: (361) 961-3929 Fax: (361) 961-3398 E-mail: glenn.jones2@navy.mil Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 3 LIST OF ATTENDEES Lt Col Landon Jones ANG/CEVP 3500 Fetchet Avenue Andrews AFB, MD 20762-5157 DSN: 278-8798 Fax: 278-8139 Comm: (301) 836-8798 Fax: (301) 836-8139 E-mail: landon.jones@ang.af.mil Mr. Craig Judd 43d Wing, 43 OSS/OSKA 1182 Hurst Drive Pope AFB, NC 28308-2098 DSN: 424-7650 Fax: 424-8267 Comm: (910) 394-7650 Fax: (910) 394-8267 E-mail: craig.judd@pope.af.mil Mr. Ryan Kahl AOPA 421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD 21701 DSN: Fax: Comm: (301) 695-2207 Fax: E-mail: brent.hart@aopa.org Colonel Bill Ketterer 123 MSG/CC 1101 Grade Ln Louisville, KY 40213 DSN: 741-4425 Fax: Comm: (502) 364-9425 Fax: E-mail: william.ketterer@kyloui.ang.af.mil Major Glenn King 118 AW 240 Knapp Blvd. Nashville, TN 37217 DSN: 778-6362 Fax: Comm: (615) 399-5662 Fax: E-mail: glenn.king@tnnash.ang.af.mil Mr. Jim Krogh HQ AMC/A36AA 402 Scott Drive, Unit 3A1 Scott AFB, IL 62225-5302 DSN: 779-4496 Fax: 576-4627 Comm: (618) 229-4496 Fax: (618) 229-4627 E-mail: jimmy.krogh@scott.af.mil Mr. David Kuhn US Forest Service 4931 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29212 DSN: Fax: Comm: (803) 561-4057 Fax: (803) 561-4085 E-mail: dkuhn@fs.fed.us Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 4 LIST OF ATTENDEES Mr. Art Ladd 1 ROPS/DOUS 10400 Phillips Pkwy, CCAFS MS 2003 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-2618 DSN: 467-5936 Fax: 467-8191 Comm: (321) 853-5936 Fax: (321) 853-8191 E-mail: arthur.ladd@patrick.af.mil Colonel Woody Lamar 187 FW 5187 Selma Highway Montgomery, AL 36108-4824 DSN: 358-9157 Fax: 358-9160 Comm: (334) 394-7157 Fax: (334) 394-7160 E-mail: woodward.lamar@almont.ang.af.mil Joseph Leblanc 301 AG / SUA 1654 Lyons Dr. NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX 76127 DSN: 739-6903 Fax: Comm: (871) 782-6903 Fax: E-mail: joseph.leblanc@carswell.af.mil Mr. Gerald Lee Northeast Air Defense Sector/DOAS 387 Hangar Road Rome, NY 13441 DSN: 587-6784 Fax: 587-6040 Comm: (315) 334-6784 Fax: (315) 334-6040 E-mail: leeg@neads.ang.af.mil Major Kyle Lindsay 188 FW 4850 Leigh Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72903 DSN: 778-5271 Fax: 778-5849 Comm: (479) 573-5271 Fax: (479) 573-5849 E-mail: kyle.lindsey@arftsm.ang.af.mil Mr. Tim Lovell HQ AFRC/DOVA DSN: 497-0303 Fax: 497-0308 Comm: (478) 327-0303 Fax: (478) 327-0308 E-mail: timothy.lovell@afrc.af.mil Mr. Rob Lowe Mgr., Tactical Operations SW U.S. (ATO-R) 2601 Meachum Blvd. Ft. Worth, TX 76137 DSN: Fax: Comm: (817) 222-5589 Fax: (817) 222-5547 E-mail: rob.lowe@faa.gov Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 5 LIST OF ATTENDEES MGen (Ret) Bruce MacLane Apogen Technologies 519 Carriage Drive Atlanta, GA 30328- DSN: Fax: Comm: (404) 255-6732 Fax: E-mail: maclaneb@bellsouth.net Lt Col Robert McGrath 235 ATCS/CC; Atlanta Center MOS Atlanta ARTCC Hampton, GA 30228 DSN: 434-1707 Fax: Comm: (770) 210-7565 Fax: E-mail: robert.mcgrath@ncchar.ang.af.mil or robert.mcgrath@faa.gov Major Jeff McLemore HQ AFSOC/DOOF Hurburt Field, FL DSN: 579-5350 Fax: Comm: (850) 884-5350 Fax: E-mail: jeffrey.mclemore@hurburt.af.mil Colonel Mike Mixon HQ FAA/AAT-4 800 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20591 DSN: 325-6270 Fax: Comm: (202) 267-9427 Fax: (202) 267-5868 E-mail: mike.mixon@faa.gov Lt Col Tom Moore HQ USAF/XOO-ARA 1621 Kent St., Suite 320 Arlington, VA 22209 DSN: 425-2024 Fax: 425-2030 Comm: (703) 588-2024 Fax: (703) 588-2030 E-mail: thomast.moore@pentagon.af.mil LTC Kevin Moroney USMC Rep, FAA Southern Region DSN: Fax: Comm: (404) 305-6907 Fax: E-mail: kevin.moroney@faa.gov Colonel John Nichols 149 FW/CC TX ANG 107 Hensley St., Ste 1 Lackland AFB, TX 78236-0103 DSN: 945-3510 Fax: 945-7202 Comm: (210) 925-3510 Fax: (210) 925-7202 E-mail: john.nichols@txkell.ang.af.mil Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 6 LIST OF ATTENDEES Major Bradley Paton HQ AFSOC/DOOF 100 Bartley St., Ste 160W Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 DSN: 579-2490 Fax: 579-2243 Comm: (850) 884-2490 Fax: (850) 884-2243 E-mail: bradley.paton@hurlburt.af.mil BGen George Patrick SC ANG - AAGA 1 National Guard Road Columbia, SC 29201-4766 DSN: 583-4221 Fax: Comm: (803) 806-4221 Fax: E-mail: george.patrick@scmcen.ang.af.mil Mr. Richard Pierce Apogen Technologies (formerly SEA Inc) 106 Bid A Wee Court Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2783 DSN: Fax: Comm: (850) 230-9411 Fax: E-mail: rpierce211@comcast.net CDR Jim Pinkepank NAVREP - FAA Southern Region DSN: 797-5481 Fax: Comm: (404) 305-6906 Fax: (404) 305-6910 E-mail: jim.pinkepank@faa.gov Mr. David Plummer Rgnl Aspc Coord. Marine Corps Air Bases Eastern Area DSN: 582-3466 Fax: Comm: (252) 466-3466 Fax: E-mail: david.a.plummer@usmc.mil BG Frank Pontelandolfo HQ Delaware ANG / COS 2600 Spruance Dr. New Castle, DE 19720- DSN: 445-7363 Fax: 445-7366/5 Comm: (301) 693-5178 Fax: (302) 323-7366 E-mail: ponte@voicenet.com or rank.ponte@denewc.ang.af.mil Mr. Roy Queretaro 301 OG/RO - NAS JRB 1654 Lyons Dr, Suite 142 Ft Worth, TX 76127-6200 DSN: 739-6907 Fax: 739-6909 Comm: (817) 782-6907 Fax: (817) 782-6909 E-mail: roy.queretaro@carswell.af.mil Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 7 LIST OF ATTENDEES Mr. Ed Ratigan GA DOT - Manager Aviation Programs DSN: Fax: Comm: (404) 651-9221 Fax: (404) 657-4221 E-mail: ed.ratigan@dot.state.ga.us Captain James Renfro 437 AW - Airspace Manager DSN: 673-5613 Fax: Comm: (843) 963-5613 Fax: E-mail: james.renfro2@charleston.af.mil Mr. Keith Richter HQ AETC/DOFR 1 F St, Suite 2 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4325 DSN: 487-7914 Fax: 487-4090 Comm: (210) 652-7914 Fax: (210) 652-4090 E-mail: keith.richter@randolph.af.mil ACC Frederick Ricketts FACSFAC JAX DSN: 942-2254 Fax: 942-2525 Comm: (904) 542-2254 Fax: (904) 542-2525 E-mail: frederick.ricketts@navy.mil Lt Col Michael Rizzo AFREP, SW Region (ASW-910) Federal Aviation Adminstration Fort Worth, TX 76193 DSN: 477-2910 Fax: 477-2992 Comm: (817) 222-5910 Fax: (817) 222-5992 E-mail: michael.rizzo@faa.gov Lt Garrett Roberts 71 OSS/OSOP Vance AFB, OK DSN: 448-7850 Fax: 448-7705 Comm: (580) 213-7850 Fax: (580) 213-7705 E-mail: garrett.roberts@vance.af.mil Mr. Jim Roncaglione 325 FW - Airspace Manager Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5213 DSN: 523-4148 Fax: 523-0947 Comm: (850) 283-4148 Fax: (850) 283-0947 E-mail: Jim.Roncaglione@Tyndall.af.mil Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 8 LIST OF ATTENDEES Mr. Don Roswell 46 OSS/OSX 505 N. Barrancas, Suite 104 Egiln AFB, FL 32542-6818 DSN: 872-6150 Fax: 872-1633 Comm: (850) 882-6150 Fax: (850) 882-1633 E-mail: donald.roswell@eglin.af.mil Colonel Alan Rutherford Director of Operations, Florida ANG Dept of Mil Affairs, PO Box 1008 St. Augustine, FL 32083-1008 DSN: 822-0614 Fax: 822-0602 Comm: (904) 823-0614 Fax: (904) 823-0602 E-mail: alan.rutherford@fljack.ang.af.mil Mr. Rob Saraniero HQ USAF/XOO-ARA 1621 N. Kent St., Ste 320 Rosslyn, VA 22209 DSN: 425-2019 Fax: 425-2030 Comm: (703) 588-2019 Fax: (703) 588-2030 E-mail: michael.saraniero@pentagon.af.mil Captain Ben Schilders 80 OSS / DOOA Sheppard AFB, TX DSN: 736-4970 Fax: Comm: (940) 676-4970 Fax: E-mail: ben.schilders@sheppard.af.mil Captain John Schriever 80 OSS Sheppard AFB, TX DSN: 736-4970 Fax: Comm: Fax: E-mail: john.schriever@sheppard.af.mil Lt Col Kirk Simmons Savannah CRTC / OG PO Box 7299 Garden City, GA 31418-7299 DSN: 860-3303 Fax: 860-3665 Comm: (912) 963-3303 Fax: (912) 963-3665 E-mail: kirk.simmons@gacrtc.ang.af.mil or kirk31324@comcast.net Mr. Rick Simmons 314 OSS/OSTX Little Rock AFB, AR 72099 DSN: 731-3986 Fax: 731-3984 Comm: (501) 988-3986 Fax: E-mail: rick.simmons@littlerock.af.mil Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 9 LIST OF ATTENDEES Colonel Joe Spraggins ANG CRTC/CC 4715 Hewes Ave. Gulfport, MS 39507-4324 DSN: 363-6001 Fax: 363-6006 Comm: (228) 214-6001 Fax: (228) 214-6006 E-mail: joe.spraggins@mscrtc.ang.af.mil Lt Col Pete Stavros 159 FW 400 Russell Ave., Box 27 NAS JRB New Orleans, LA 70143 DSN: 457-8696 Fax: 457-8671 Comm: (504) 391-8696 Fax: (504) 391-8671 E-mail: pete.stavros@lanewo.ang.af.mil Ms. Julie Stewart BLM/USFS (Fire & Aviation) PO Box 3623 Portland, OR 97208 DSN: Fax: Comm: (503) 808-6728 Fax: (503) 808-6799 E-mail: julie_stewart@or.blm.gov or juliejstewart@aol.com Lt Col Jay Strack Airspace Manager Columbus AFB, MS DSN: 742-7633 Fax: Comm: (662) 434-7633 Fax: E-mail: jay.strack@columbus.af.mil Ms. Sandee Taylor 12 OSS/OSOA 501 I Street East Randolph AFB, TX 78108 DSN: 487-5580 Fax: 487-6816 Comm: (210) 652-5580 Fax: (210) 652-6816 E-mail: sandra.taylor@randolph.af.mil ACCS Willie Terry NAVREP SW Region (ASW-930) 2601 Meacham Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76193 DSN: 477-2930 Fax: 477-2993 Comm: (817) 222-5930 Fax: (817) 222-5993 E-mail: willie.j.terry@faa.gov Mr. Howie Thompson National Park Service 12795 W. Alameda Parkway Denver, CO 80225 DSN: Fax: Comm: (303) 969-2461 Fax: (303) 969-2423 E-mail: howie_thompson@nps.gov Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 10 LIST OF ATTENDEES Mr. Tom VanNortwick 347 OSS/OSKA 8227 Knights Way, Ste 106 Moody AFB, GA 31699-1899 DSN: 460-4131 Fax: 460-5960 Comm: (229) 257-4131 Fax: (229) 257-5960 E-mail: thomas.vannortwick@moody.af.mil Mr. Patrick Welch ANG/C4R 1411 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202-3231 DSN: 327-2114 Fax: 329-2823 Comm: (703) 607-2114 Fax: (703) 601-2823 E-mail: pat.welch@ngb.ang.af.mil Mr. Michael Weppner Apogen Technologies, Inc. 7918 Jones Branch Dr., Suite 400 McLean, VA 22102 DSN: Fax: Comm: (703) 752-6505 Fax: (703) 821-3598 E-mail: mike.weppner@apogentech.com Mr. Paul Werts DSN: SC Division of Aeronautics - Dept of Commerce Fax: PO Box 280068 Comm: (803) 896-6273 Columbia, SC 29228 Fax: (803) 896-6277 E-mail: pwerts@aeronautics.state.sc.us Mr. Douglas Winters 97 OSS/DOA 400 N. Sixth Street Altus AFB, OK DSN: 866-6098 Fax: 866-7705 Comm: (580) 481-6098 Fax: (580) 481-7705 E-mail: douglas.winters@altus.af.mil Mr. Joe Yadouga FAA Central Enroute & Oceanic Area Office 3501 Meacham Blvd Ft. Worth, TX 76137 DSN: Fax: Comm: (817) 222-5597 Fax: (817) 222-5547 E-mail: joe.yadouga@faa.gov Southern-Southwest Region Airspace/Range Council – 16-17 February 2005 Atch 2- 11